• Technical Assistant: First Class Diploma in Engineering in the relevant discipline (Automobile, Mechanical/Production, Electronics/ECE/ETC/E&I).
• Technician 'B': 10th Class / SSLC pass with ITI in the relevant trade (Turner, Fitter, Welder, Machinist, RAC, Electrician) with NTC or NAC from NCVT.
• Cook 'A': 10th Class pass with 5 years experience as a Cook in an established hotel/canteen.
• Fireman 'A': 10th Class pass fulfilling physical fitness standards and valid Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) certificate.
PermanentSep. 12, 2026
ISRO IPRC Recruitment 2026 – Apply Online for 22 Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', Cook & Fireman Posts
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Sep. 12, 2026Technical Assistant (Automobile Engineering)Technical Assistant (Mechanical)Technical Assistant (Electronics & Communication)Technician 'B' (Turner)Technician 'B' (Fitter)Technician 'B' (Welder)
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Key recruitment parameters at a glance before you apply
Vacancies
22 Posts
Pay Scale
Level-2 to Level-7 (₹19,900 - ₹1,42,400/-)
Age Limit
18 to 35 Years (Post Codes 60-68 & 70); 18 to 25 Years (Fireman 'A' Post Code 71) as on 05.10.2026
Job Location
Crucial Recruitment Dates
Official schedule & key deadlines
Published
Sep 12, 2026
2
Starts
Sep 15, 2026
3
Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
4
Exam Date
TBA
Application Window15 Sep – 5 Oct 2026
Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
Eligibility Criteria & Educational Qualifications
Who is eligible to apply for this recruitment? Check essential educational qualifications, branch/stream criteria, and age limits.
Educational Qualification
Age Limit & Relaxations
As on 05.10.2026: 18 to 35 years for Technical Assistant, Technician 'B', and Cook 'A'. 18 to 25 years for Fireman 'A'. Upper age relaxation of 5 years for SC/ST and 3 years for OBC where vacancies are reserved. Relaxations also applicable for Ex-Servicemen, PwBD, Widows/Divorced women, and Central Government employees as per GoI rules.
Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Examination (OMR-based)
OfflineMerit Scored
Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying GO/NO-GO)
OfflineQualifying Only
The selection process consists of a Written Test followed by a Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test. Final merit ranking and empanelment are based 100% on the score obtained in the Written Test. The Skill Test is purely of qualifying nature ('GO/NO-GO' basis) conducted in a 1:5 ratio (1:50 for Fireman 'A'). Written tests will be conducted at Chennai and Tirunelveli.
Syllabus & Exam Pattern Overview
Verified Official SourceWhat is the examination structure? Mode of test, total marks, duration, and negative marking rules.
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Test for Technical Assistant & Technician 'B'
Total Duration
90 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.33 marks deducted per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Core Discipline / Trade Curriculum (Diploma / ITI standard) | 80 | 80 |
Exam Tier / Mode
Written Test for Cook 'A' & Fireman 'A'
Total Duration
120 Minutes
Negative Marking
0.25 marks deducted per wrong answer
| Subject / Section | Questions | Max Marks |
|---|---|---|
| Core Trade Theory, Basic Science / Arithmetic, General English & General Knowledge | 100 | 100 |
Previous Recruitment Cutoff Benchmarks
Verified Official SourceHistorical qualifying marks and eligibility benchmarks for prior recruitment cycles.
| Year / Cycle | Stage / Tier | UR (Gen) | OBC | EWS | SC | ST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Written Test Minimum Qualifying | 32 | 24 | 32 | 24 | 24 |
Aspirant Ground Reality & Career Trajectory
Verified Official SourcePractical service rules, posting locations, transfer policy, and promotion ladder curated from official gazettes.
Work Culture & Environment
Office/fieldwork balance, duties, organizational environment.
IPRC Mahendragiri is situated in the scenic Western Ghats foothills in Tirunelveli District, Tamil Nadu (close to Nagercoil/Kanyakumari). It is ISRO's nodal complex for testing liquid propulsion stages, Upper Stage cryogenic engines (CE-20 for LVM3), and semi-cryogenic rocket systems. The work culture is demanding, safety-critical, and highly technical. Employees work on complex propellant storage, high-pressure gas facilities, clean room assembly, and high-altitude test stands. Departmental township housing, transportation, and CHSS healthcare are provided.
Posting & Transfer Policy
Initial posting criteria, zone preferences, transfer liability.
Initial posting is at IPRC Mahendragiri, Tamil Nadu. Appointments are permanent Central Government positions under the Department of Space. While the post is tenured at Mahendragiri, employees are liable for inter-centre transfers across any ISRO/DOS centre in India (VSSC Thiruvananthapuram, SDSC SHAR Sriharikota, URSC Bengaluru, LPSC Valiamala).
Career & Promotion Ladder
Promotion timeline, seniority ladder, pay grade scaling.
ISRO follows a time-bound Merit Promotion Scheme (MPS) for technical cadres independent of vacancy availability. Technical Assistants (Level-7) are eligible for progressive assessment promotions to Scientific/Technical Officer grades (Level-8, Level-10). Technicians (Level-3) advance to Senior Technician (Level-4), Master Technician (Level-5), and Technical Assistant ranks over career cycles.
Crucial Application Warnings & Eligibility Traps
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- The application fee has an upfront charge of ₹750/- for Technical Assistant and ₹500/- for other posts, with partial/full refund granted ONLY to candidates who actually appear in the written test.
- Applicants must upload a clear front page copy of their bank passbook to ensure proper processing of the fee refund to their personal account.
- Candidates applying for Fireman 'A' must mandatorily upload a Preliminary Medical Examination (PME) Certificate from an Allopathy Assistant Civil Surgeon in Government Service (valid 6 months); applications without it will be rejected.
- Skill test for Fireman 'A' includes a stringent Physical Efficiency Test (PET) featuring a 1500m run, 5m rope climbing, 25m fireman's lift carrying 60kg dummy, and 3.8m long jump.
- Written test centers are strictly restricted to Tirunelveli and Chennai; choices indicated in the online application cannot be altered under any circumstances.
Category-Wise Vacancy Breakdown & Pay Scale
Detailed post distribution across UR, OBC, EWS, SC, ST quotas and 7th CPC Pay Matrix / Monthly Stipend.
Category-Wise Vacancy Distribution
- UR10
- OBC6
- SC3
- ST1
- EWS2
Total Vacancies22 Posts
Pay Scale & Monthly Remuneration
• Technical Assistant: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/-)
• Technician 'B': Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-)
• Cook 'A' & Fireman 'A': Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-)
Central Government 7th CPC Pay Scales: Technical Assistant: Level-7 (₹44,900 – ₹1,42,400/-); Technician 'B': Level-3 (₹21,700 – ₹69,100/-); Cook 'A' & Fireman 'A': Level-2 (₹19,900 – ₹63,200/-). Includes DA, HRA, Transport Allowance, CHSS medical coverage, subsidized canteen, LTC, and departmental housing.
How to Apply Online Step-by-Step?
Follow this verified step-by-step application procedure on the official recruitment portal.
Application Procedure
- Visit the official Careers portal of IPRC at www.iprc.gov.in between 15.09.2026 (10:00 Hrs) and 05.10.2026 (16:00 Hrs).
- Select the desired post code and fill out personal, educational, category, and communication details.
- Upload scanned formal photograph (.jpeg, max 1 MB) and signature with blue ink on white paper (aspect ratio 7:2, .jpeg, max 1 MB).
- Upload scanned self-attested certificates (SSLC/10th, HSC/12th, Diploma/ITI, community certificate, bank passbook front page for fee refund, and PME medical certificate for Fireman) in PDF/JPEG format (max 1 MB).
- Pay the application fee online through the SBI e-Payment gateway (UPI, Net Banking, Debit/Credit Cards).
- Submit the application form online and download the generated Application Form for future reference. No hard copies need to be mailed to IPRC.
Application Fee & Category Concessions
• Technical Assistant: ₹750/- (₹500 refunded upon appearing in written test; full ₹750 refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-SM).
• Technician 'B', Cook 'A', Fireman 'A': ₹500/- (₹400 refunded upon appearing in written test; full ₹500 refunded to Women, SC, ST, PwBD, Ex-SM).
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Deadline
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Exam / Test DateTo Be Announced
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Selection Procedure & Screening Stages
Verified Official SourceHow will candidates be selected? Multi-stage screening roadmap from application to final merit list.
Written Examination (OMR-based)
OfflineMerit Scored
Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test (Qualifying GO/NO-GO)
OfflineQualifying Only
The selection process consists of a Written Test followed by a Skill Test / Physical Efficiency Test. Final merit ranking and empanelment are based 100% on the score obtained in the Written Test. The Skill Test is purely of qualifying nature ('GO/NO-GO' basis) conducted in a 1:5 ratio (1:50 for Fireman 'A'). Written tests will be conducted at Chennai and Tirunelveli.
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